Supercharger - Hockessin, DE

[MarcoRP]

Utility tickets have been filed for a survey for a new Supercharger in Hockessin, Delaware!!

Location is the Wawa @ 605 Yorklyn Rd. No permits yet

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[aasandsas]

Extremely unlikely in this location. Even if they do like small 4 stall, it is not something that is any value add. This location has no wawa gas FYI.

 

[Craig_in_PA]

Does a survey mean "we're building a supercharger" or does it mean " we are seriously considering building a supercharger"?

I love gas station locations without gas pumps, it's like a glimpse into the future. See Vienna, VA.

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

Extremely unlikely in this location. Even if they do like small 4 stall, it is not something that is any value add. This location has no wawa gas FYI.

Apart from the fact that the nearest Superchargers are 10 miles away, so you could theoretically have locals or visitors using it.

 

[Reddy Kilowatt]

I was just there last week at the W&W RR.

I would think they could get 8 stalls in the back side, further away from the paint store. May only be 4 space site also.

 

[jpaychek]

With the expansive growth in Hockessin over the years, it would be ideal to have at least 8 superchargers there, but I think even 8 would be difficult to squeeze in. Also, I would think that most Hockessinites would have their own Tesla or similar home charger. But who knows? Time will tell.

 

[Craig_in_PA]

Nothing to see. No signs of construction.

 

[weave]

This is on a pretty heavily traveled route between Wilmington and Lancaster -> Harrisburg. But that Wawa -- yuck. At busy times all the parking spots are in use so I can see these being ICEd a lot -- like the ones at the Wawa in Brookside south of Newark.

 

[Mrbrock]

This is on a pretty heavily traveled route between Wilmington and Lancaster -> Harrisburg. But that Wawa -- yuck. At busy times all the parking spots are in use so I can see these being ICEd a lot -- like the ones at the Wawa in Brookside south of Newark.

There are 51 parking spots including 3 ADA surrounding that building. Is there room for 51 people inside at once?

Does a survey mean "we're building a supercharger" or does it mean " we are seriously considering building a supercharger"?

I love gas station locations without gas pumps, it's like a glimpse into the future. See Vienna, VA.

It means we are considering building a supercharger here if the necessary infrastructure is in place and our findings don't scare the landlord away. This means first and foremost power. But also they need to count parking spaces, see where the equipment with go and how many spaces it will take and if the reduced number of spaces meets city/county guidelines. Then they need to see if the site owner is ok with giving up 9-10 parking spaces over to EV charging only.

With it being almost 2 years since that initial site survey, I'd lean towards this site not happening.

 

[aasandsas]

Now that we have new 12 stall v3 in Wilmington, DE - Limestone Rd. which opened like 3 weeks ago, very slim chance this will become a reality.

 

[Mrbrock]

Now that we have new 12 stall v3 in Wilmington, DE - Limestone Rd. which opened like 3 weeks ago, very slim chance this will become a reality.

While I agree that this site is unlikely for reasons stated above, the "theres other chargers nearby" reason doesnt work. 12 stalls will be nothing when every EV can charge at a Supercharger. Tesla needs to rapidly expand and that means sites nearby existing sites.

 

[weave]

There are 51 parking spots including 3 ADA surrounding that building. Is there room for 51 people inside at once?

I used to live in that area and yeah, all the spots around the store are often full. If you look at google sat view you can see how busy it can be.

 

[Mrbrock]

I used to live in that area and yeah, all the spots around the store are often full. If you look at google sat view you can see how busy it can be.

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15-20 empty spots, perfect for 8 stalls.